Turkeys usually have to periods a year they lay eggs, fall and spring. Generally they won't lay until they are around 8 to 9 months old. Red bourbons can start to lay in January depending on the condition like temperature, and amount of light. They will continue to lay until they have any where from a couple of eggs to about 9 or so. They usually lay ever other day.
Usually more then one turkey will lay in a nest, and only one will be broody, or many and they will fight over the nest, when there is enough eggs to hatch. With one they may never actually sit on the nest, so you may need an incubator. As far as nest, they usually won't use the one you make for them, and may just choose to make there own.
With Turkeys there are some general rules that apply. But about the time you think you have it all figured out, they breaks the rules.
Tom
Usually more then one turkey will lay in a nest, and only one will be broody, or many and they will fight over the nest, when there is enough eggs to hatch. With one they may never actually sit on the nest, so you may need an incubator. As far as nest, they usually won't use the one you make for them, and may just choose to make there own.
With Turkeys there are some general rules that apply. But about the time you think you have it all figured out, they breaks the rules.
Tom
